10 surprising foods to avoid before having sex

April 10, 2013 |Marlisse Cepeda, Womansday.com

Steer clear of these bites and beverages if you're hoping for bedroom bliss.

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Hoping dinner paves the way for a naughty tryst? While nibbles like nuts and dark chocolate turn up the heat, other eats pull the plug on passion. While their side effects don’t kick in immediately, spare yourself from so-so sex and avoid these lesser-known anti-aphrodisiacs pre-lovemaking. Read more: Food and Sex - Foods to Avoid Before Sex - Woman's Day

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Hoping dinner paves the way for a naughty tryst? While nibbles like nuts and dark chocolate turn up the heat, other eats pull the plug on passion. While their side effects don’t kick in immediately, spare yourself from so-so sex and avoid these lesser-known anti-aphrodisiacs pre-lovemaking. Read more: Food and Sex - Foods to Avoid Before Sex - Woman's Day